The Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police were called about a driver going the wrong way on US-131. See video of the pursuit and learn driver’s fate.
Michigan Penalty for Driving Wrong Way on a Highway
Driving the wrong way on a road or highway is extremely dangerous. If it happens due to a simple mistake, it is typically treated as a civil infraction. Penalties usually include fines ranging from $116 to $140, court costs, and two points added to your driver’s license. However, if the situation is more serious, driving the wrong way on a highway may result in misdemeanor charges, higher fines, and possible jail time.
…